Democrat Marc Panepinto carries the endorsements of the Democratic Party and the Working Families Party

He is also endorsed by U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, County Executive Mark Poloncarz, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, Congressman Brian Higgins, and Senator Tim Kennedy, as well as countless labor unions and community organizations including USW District 4, UFCW Local 1, UAW Region 9, NYSUT, 1199 SEIU, 32BJ SEIU, IBEW Local 97, Teamsters Joint Council 46, AFSCME District Council 66, CWA, National Association of Letter Carriers, NARAL, Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter, and the Western New York Community Action Council.

Democrat Marc Panepinto received the endorsement of the of the Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter in the race for New York State Senate District 60 on Wednesday. The Sierra Club is the oldest, largest grassroots environmental conservation organization in the nation.

“I am honored to receive the Sierra Club endorsement,” said Democrat Marc Panepinto. “The Sierra Club in Western New York promotes clean environment, job generation, and economic growth from clean production. This endorsement signals my commitment to the issues and dedication to action.”

“We are looking forward to working with Marc in Albany on these important environmental issues, especially those related to climate disruption. It is urgent that we move from fossil fuels, including fracking, to the free energy from the sun, wind and earth,” said Robert Ciesielski, Chair of the NYS Atlantic Chapter’s Energy Committee. “And Marc knows that we can make this energy transition while creating good jobs that build on our manufacturing and trades traditions.”

The Sierra Club endorsement continues a long stretch of recent endorsements. Democrat Marc Panepinto carries the endorsements of the Democratic Party and the Working Families Party. Marc is endorsed by U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli County Executive Mark Poloncarz, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, Congressman Brian Higgins, and Senator Tim Kennedy, as well as countless labor unions and community organizations including USW, UFCW, AFSCME, UAW, NYSUT, SEIU, CWA, National Association of Letter Carriers, NARAL, and the Western New York Community Action Council.

Marc Panepinto resides in the City of Buffalo. He lives with his wife and is the proud father of three daughters. He is a graduate of the University at Buffalo Law School and is a founding partner of Dolce Panepinto P.C. Panepinto is the endorsed Democrat and Working Families candidate for the November 4 General Election.